“A study found that having an early lead in a chosen sport could actually be a disadvantage.”
— David Epstein, Range, p. 45
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Insight
Early specialization narrows. Sampling first, specializing later, produces more durable expertise — the "head start" myth.
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If you're early-career: explore 3 adjacent fields this year, not just one deeper. Track which insights cross-pollinate.
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